Cover Story

"Everything begins with an idea." This was the late Jerry Simmons' motto. Simmons, along with community leaders Jan Nicolay (educator and former state legislator) and the late Bill Barlow (of the Sioux Empire United Way and Home Federal Bank), founded the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce's community leadership program, Leadership Sioux Falls, in 1986.
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Chair's Column

Chamber helps develop community's visionLeadership. This is arguably the most important attibute of a successful business, organization or even a community.

I have often said that what has set Sioux Falls apart from our peers is that through the years our community leaders have realized that a rising tide raises all of the boats. Rather than being focused on their own self-interests, countless men and women sacrificially gave of their time, talent and treasure to make Sioux Falls a better place for all.
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